“Debates should take place as on“ Public TV ”on April 19, as provided by law, at 20:00, debates should take place on April 14 (April at the stadium. - RT ), and again I want to repeat the invitation to Mr. Zelensky at the republican stadium , so the stadium - do not hide, do not be afraid, come, ”his press office quotes the president.

Earlier, Zelensky offered Poroshenko to hold a debate on the eve of the second round of presidential elections at the Olympic Stadium in Kiev.

Subsequently, Poroshenko responded to the call Zelensky consent.

On April 11 it became known that the election headquarters of the candidates did not reach a compromise regarding the date of the event.

The second round of presidential elections in Ukraine will be held on April 21.